The Emmy® Awards is the most highly-visible event for the TV Academy every year, and they are thrilled to have a professional of Jerry Springer’s caliber emcee the event. Springer, who can include politician, news anchor, talk/game show host, author, actor and even musician on his lengthy resume, returns to Chicago to host the Emmy® Awards, a city where taped The Jerry Springer Show for 17 years before moving the production to Connecticut in 2009. He’s also a multiple regional Emmy® award winner for his news commentaries in Cincinnati..

THE VENUE

Alhambra Palace is a one of a kind, dynamic venue. Sweeping archways, marble accents, mosaic tile, crystal chandeliers and hand carved sculptures frame the multi-level, 24,000 square foot Moorish- like castle. Artifacts from Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco can be seen throughout.

The Alhambra Room, which seats 500 people, is stunning, soaring three stories high. A full stage with a state of the art sound and lighting system allows Alhambra to host and offer live entertainment. Seating on the expansive ground level and the two tiered circular balconies provide ample room for the event.

Chicago/Midwest members come from all areas of the industry and include the following markets: Chicago, Illinois; Peoria-Bloomington, Illinois; Rockford, Illinois; South Bend-Elkhart, Indiana; Green Bay-Appleton, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Wausau-Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

ABOUT JEN

Jen Knoedl is Executive Producer of JenChicago Productions, as well as its enthusiastic video host. Click here to find out about sponsorship and partnering opportunities regarding travel, Chicago and entrepreneurship. Tweet Jen at @JenTravelsLife